fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan is a show that dives deep into the pressing issues facing our nation—issues that demand action and meaningful solutions. Hosted by Vijay Narayan, the program brings you direct conversations with key figures, ensuring the people get the answers they need.
Episodes

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General and Interventional Cardiologist based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, Doctor Vijay Kapadia who grew up in Amy Street in Suva.

Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
EP 9 Supervisor for Elections Ana Mataiciwa
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
The interview will focus on preparations for the 2026 general elections, voter related issues, electoral laws, the 2022 glitch and the municipal council elections amongst other issues.

Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
EP 8 Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Wednesday Mar 12, 2025
Coming off their first win of this season against the table topping Chiefs, the Drua coach will reveal many inside stories in the candid interview of the Drua’s journey, and also the fact that their apprenticeship is over.

Sunday Mar 09, 2025
EP 7: Drug Free World Fiji founder Kalesi Volatabu
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Sunday Mar 09, 2025
Drug Free World Fiji founder, Kalesi Volatabu appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.

Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
EP 6 Deputy Prime Minister - Professor Biman Prasad
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
Wednesday Feb 26, 2025
The interview focuses on several issues including cost of living, productivity, financial challenges, health and Police funding, corruption and the risks going into next year’s elections.

Monday Feb 24, 2025
EP 5 General Secretary of Fiji Evangelical Fellowship Reverend Simione Tugi
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Reverend Simione Tugi, General Secretary of the Fiji Evangelical Fellowship, takes a deep dive into Fiji’s growing drug crisis. He sheds light on the rising number of children on the streets, the role of the church in addressing these issues, and why some faith leaders remain silent on the topic. Don’t miss this candid and thought-provoking conversation.

Monday Feb 24, 2025
EP 4 Chairman of Communications Fiji Limited William Parkinson
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
William Parkinson who is also the Chairman of Leadership Fiji and a former President of Pacific Islands News Association, shares his journey from when he had a dream at the age of about 20 years to start a commercial radio station in Fiji to present day.Listen in and follow us for more interesting and candid interviews

Monday Feb 24, 2025
EP 3 Adi Tulia Nacola - Filmmaker, Author, and Advocate
Monday Feb 24, 2025
Monday Feb 24, 2025
The candid interview focuses on Adi Tulia Nacola, coming from a chiefly family and being a daughter of a Minister who was ousted in the 1987 military coup, her experiences growing up in Fiji including the political upheavals, going into business and the lack of opportunities for women, substance abuse, and negative effects on the country due to the erosion of culture, tradition and respect.

Sunday Feb 23, 2025
EP 2 Minister for Health & Medical Services Dr Atonio Lalabalavu
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Sunday Feb 23, 2025
Dr. Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, Fiji's Minister for Health and Medical Services, in a candid interview talks about the myriad challenges facing the nation's healthcare system, particularly concerning the Colonial War Memorial (CWM) Hospital, procurement processes, and the Fiji Pharmaceutical & Biomedical Services Centre (FPBS).

Friday Feb 21, 2025
EP 1: Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka
Friday Feb 21, 2025
Friday Feb 21, 2025
The in-depth interview focuses on many issues facing the people of the country and the Prime Minister’s plans going forward.